®Planning appeal decision
27 Shepherd Street, Norden, Rochdale, OL11 5SU
Planning appeal 3287709 at 27 Shepherd Street, Norden, Rochdale, OL11 5SU (Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 5 April 2022 by Inspector Taylor K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
change of use of unused soft landscaping to hardstanding for off-street parking for numbers 25, 27 and 29 Shepherd Street, Norden, Rochdale
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Taylor K
- Postcode
- OL11 5SU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The siting and size of the proposal would result in adverse harm to the character and appearance of the area by replacing an attractive green open space with a substantial area of tarmac, which would conflict with development plan policies and national planning guidance on well-designed places.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM1G6P3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 99
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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